At a Glance
Median Income
$69,007
$50,454 per capita
Home Value
$217,700
Zillow: $291,165
Median Rent
$1,292/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
1,538/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Lawrence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lawrence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lawrence a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lawrence residents earn a median household income of $69,007 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,454. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lawrence is $217,700 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,165. Median rent is $1,292/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Lawrence reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,538/100K.
Education
51.9% of adults in Lawrence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lawrence has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population1,055
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density2,638/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$69,007
Per Capita$50,454
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$217,700
Rent$1,292
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$291,165
Housing Units575
Rent Burden19.3%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property1,538/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation1,010 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Lawrence was built in 1992.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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